Everyone has heard the United States Post Office’s motto that says through rain or shine or sleet or snow, the mail will get through, but one Columbia postal carrier has taken those words to a new level. More...
In tribute to retired World War II Colonel Charles P. Murray Jr. who passed August 12, 2011, ETV will air Beyond Valor. This 30- minute program features interviews with South Carolina Medal of Honor recipients including Col. Murray, as well as Sgt. More...
Fifty years of Faith in Action and fifty acts of love and kindness. Trinity Presbyterian Church has chosen those themes for its yearlong Golden Anniversary celebration, which begins on Sunday, August 28. More...
(L-r) Debbie Prier, Lyn Anne Knudsen, Jennifer Parker, Bobbie Moore, Meredith Dreibelbis, and Mary Hellams prepare for Shandon’s Missions Possible Garage Sale Friday and Saturday, August 19 and More...
Thanks to the efforts of more than 1,500 volunteers, SC Mission 2011: Midlands, a free health care event held August 5 and 6 at the Carolina Coliseum, provided dental, medical, and eye care services to more than 2,000 individuals. More...
Columbia City Council held its annual District I evening meeting at Greenview Park Tuesday night, August 16. Every quarter, city council leaves City Hall and meets at a remote venue in one of its four districts. More...
Getting a little smaller may move USC’s’ law school into a category where it gets much better. The school currently has a total of 695 students, 38 faculty, and 50 staff. More...
Ken Brock has joined Glenforest School as its new development officer. Adam C. Hahn, DMD, FAGD has received the 2011 Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry. More...
Katherine Grace Connick of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Christopher James Williams of Columbia were married June 18 at the Most Holy Name of Jesus Church. Father Richard Charles Hermes, S.J. More...
On August 14, four Lions clubs hosted the fundraiser which showcased three local gospel music groups: Hi Cotton from Ridge Springs; Sonrise from Trinity UMC Blythewood; and Doug Hudson, a local radio personality and musician. More...
ART David Yaghjian’s exhibit Everyman Turns Six will be August 19-September 6, Gallery 80808/Vista Studios 808 Lady Street, with a reception Friday, August 19, 5-9 p.m. and Gallery Talk Sunday, August 21, 2 p.m. More...
Columbia City Ballet ... ...will hold auditions Saturday, August 20, beginning at 11:30 a.m. for Columbia City Ballet II for roles in the upcoming 2011-2012 productions. Auditions will be held at Columbia Conservatory of Dance, 1545 Main Street. More...
Part 13: Hemingway in Cuba: Papa’s Cuban farm, Finca La Vigia
By Linda Sosbee LindaS@ TheColumbiaStar.com
Note: This series first appeared in The Columbia Star in 2001 soon after Warner and I returned from an illegal trip to Cuba. American novelist and short–story writer Ernest Hemingway first visited Cuba in 1928. More...
The S. C. Natural Resources Board recently approved migratory bird hunting seasons for mourning doves, marsh hens (rails), woodcock, snipe, moorhens, purple gallinules, and early seasons during September for teal and Canada geese. More...
The midmorning stillness, unusual for the South Carolina coast, transforms the water surface to a glasslike consistency. The only sounds are shore birds and the faint conversation of accompanying paddlers. More...
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From staff reports plus www.holytrinitysc.com columbiagreekfestival.com
The community was invited to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church August 14, 2011, to hear Dr. George Kordis, the iconographer of the new sanctuary, speak. More...
Twice at the intersection of Maple and Millwood, I have had heart palpitations seeing dogs running across the street. I tried to catch the first one, which I think was a male golden lab. More...
A motion picture rating system is designated to classify films with regard to suitability for audiences in terms of issues such as sex, violence, substance abuse, profanity, impudence, or other types of mature content. More...
Professional development course assists state’s teachers in improving educational standards
Contributed by EdVenture
EdVenture, with support from the South Carolina Department of Education, hosted 150 public school teachers who participated in the sixth year of Hands- On, Minds- On! (HMO) Summer Institute for Teachers. More...
JROTC cadets from all seven Richland One high schools, representing three military branches, attended leadership training on the campus of North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega, Geo More...
Fans of eight Columbia area high schools got an early taste of what the 2011 football season may bring at the 51st Annual Richland Sertoma Club and District One Sportsarama held at Memorial Stadium Saturday, August 13. More...
The 2001 season had been a success for the South Carolina Gamecocks and coach Lou Holtz. Entering their November 17 match- up with the Clemson Tigers, the Gamecocks boasted a 7-3 record with victories over Georgia and Alabama. More...
This July a new addition opened in the children’s discovery zone of Riverbanks Botanical Garden where families have been enjoying Mulberry Fort, the Doll House and Giant Chair, and Junior Master Gardener programs for years. More...